Tianjin, China, April 15, 2016 – The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin will unveil its premium GODIVA Chocolate Afternoon Tea menu starting from May 6, 2016. This classic ritual of afternoon tea is an affair celebrated by The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin and GODIVA for the 90th birthday of this famous Chocolatier with a Belgian heritage.

Upon arrival to The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin, guests can experience the friendly yet opulent Lobby Lounge which is an ideal place to enjoy traditional Afternoon Tea, paired with the finest pastries with a strong British heritage and exquisite standard, small bites in a refined yet relaxing atmosphere. The Lobby Lounge offers a variety of leisure spaces, providing room for both privacy and social interaction immersed in a residential-style ambiance. Afternoon tea offered in The Lobby Lounge represents The Ritz-Carlton’s renowned elegance, the art of craft by our culinary artists and defines a new lifestyle for our guests.

GODIVA, the premium Belgian Chocolate brand celebrates its 90th birthday this year. For this momentous occasion, they will be collaborating with The Ritz-Carlton Tianjin for a very special Afternoon Tea set. Together, they will be combining the Belgian tradition of delectable chocolates and a culinary experience provided by this renowned hotel, to create a gastronomical experience for chocolate and dessert lovers alike. The GODIVA 90th Anniversary Afternoon Tea commences on May 2016 and will be available until August 2016 at the lobby lounge located at The Ritz-Carlton Tianjin.

The 90th Anniversary Afternoon Tea set reminisces the milestones throughout the last 9 decades of the Belgian chocolatier. Introducing the Collection Anniversaire, eight iconic pieces of chocolate and a brand new flavor to celebrate 90 years will be included in the set, bringing guests on a unique time travel through the decades.

“Preserving the legacy of GODIVA’s chocolates through the Collection Anniversaire is imperative. Chef Ornato and Chef Patrick are tremendously experienced, working together, we were about to concoct masterpieces that culminates how tradition and imagination can artfully come together”, says Chef Philippe Daue, GODIVA Chocolatier.

“We are thrill to have the opportunity to cooperate with GODIVA. Chef Philippe is representing the elegant art of craft of chocolate making, especially for the most anticipated GODIVA 90th Anniversary Afternoon Tea. ” said The Ritz-Carlton Tianjin’s Executive Chef Ornato Antunes. “Our Executive Pastry Chef Patrick and I are looking forward to working with Chef Philippe and present this afternoon tea to our guests. Afternoon tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin is renowned for its strong British heritage and exquisite standard. To partner with GODIVA will definitely bring our guests another fresh and delectable experience.”

GODIVA’s 90th Anniversary Afternoon will be available from May 2016 to August 2016 at the lobby lounge of The Ritz-Carlton Tianjin, which once again will create a brand new experience for guests in Tianjin to taste the finest art of craft of chocolate making and afternoon tea culture.
GODIVA Afternoon Tea